The notebook of Parc provincial Spruce Woods
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Dunes, meadows and valley of Assiniboine create an unexpected landscape in the heart of southern Manitoba.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Desert · River · Forest · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Parc provincial Spruce Woods
Dunes, meadows and valley of Assiniboine create an unexpected landscape in the heart of southern Manitoba.
The discovery of Spruce Woods Provincial Park is built around Spirit Sands, Kiche Manitou and Assiniboine River. The stay thus alternates between desert areas, river landscapes, forests and natural areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Spirit Sands
- Kiche Manitou
- Assiniboine River
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Spirit Sands
Spirit Sands The trail climbs between juniper and blond ridges to Devil's Punch Bowl, with little shade on warm days. The trail is steeped by its moving dunes and sandy stretches in the middle of Manitoba's meadows.
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Kiche Manitou
Kiche Manitou is the main reception area of Spruce Woods, located near the Assiniboine River and the dunes of Spirit Sands. Its trails and campground make it a practical base for exploring a surprisingly sandy landscape in the middle of the Prairies.
River
Assiniboine River
The Assiniboine River draws a green valley at the foot of the Spruce Woods dunes. From the trails, its meanders bring a fresh and wooded contrast to the dry landscape of Spirit Sands.
Practical tips
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